Marguerite Casey Foundation

Nonprofit Sector Faces Pressing Challenges in Worker Stress, Public Trust, and Donor Participation, Shows New Report at the 2023 Upswell Summit

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Monday, November 13, 2023

Independent Sector launched the report in advance of the 2023 Upswell Summit , co-hosted with Social Venture Partners (SVP) Dallas in Dallas, Texas on November 15-17, 2023.

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  • Independent Sector launched the report in advance of the 2023 Upswell Summit , co-hosted with Social Venture Partners (SVP) Dallas in Dallas, Texas on November 15-17, 2023.
  • The 2023 Upswell Summit will provide a central meeting place for more than 600 nonprofit and foundation leaders, philanthropists, business and corporate leaders, activists, academics, journalists, and changemakers.
  • The report covers sector health data, as well as Independent Sector’s analysis from 2022 through the second quarter of 2023.
  • View the official PSA for the 2023 Upswell Summit here: https://youtu.be/sKKuyP41vDI
    You may also follow along on social media using #Upswell2023.

Arjuna Capital: Microsoft Investors Weigh in on Generative Artificial Intelligence’s Mis- and Disinformation Problem

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Thursday, December 7, 2023

After Microsoft announced its generative AI-powered Bing last February, many AI experts and investors expressed significant concern about this seemingly preemptive release.

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  • After Microsoft announced its generative AI-powered Bing last February, many AI experts and investors expressed significant concern about this seemingly preemptive release.
  • In the days after the product’s release, users found numerous instances of misinformation and disinformation including “hallucinations” and complete fabrications.
  • However, Microsoft may be vulnerable to future legal scrutiny of mis- and disinformation produced by its own gAI tools.
  • Without effective guardrails, mis- and disinformation risks destabilizing our democracy and economy, ultimately impacting the value of diversified portfolios at large.

VC Include Announces Cohort for the 2023 Fellowship for Impact Fund I Managers

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Wednesday, June 14, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO, June 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- VC Include (VCI), an organization committed to evolving the traditional investment industry by creating an inclusive ecosystem of LPs and GPs from diverse backgrounds, today announced the cohort for this year's Fellowship for Impact Fund I Managers.

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  • "I'm thrilled to welcome VCI's third cohort of fellows since 2021, which represents a total of 40 impact  firms focused on social and environmental impact," said VCI's founder, Bahiyah Yasmeen Robinson.
  • By creating an education platform and support network for these emerging managers, we're doing everything we can to drive inclusive sustainability as well as generational wealth for new majority managers."
  • "The work that VC Include is doing to empower the next generation of diverse founders and fund managers is helping advance progress toward a more equitable financial ecosystem," said Jailan Griffiths, President of the Nasdaq Foundation.
  • "We are proud to support VC Include in its mission to accelerate investment into historically underrepresented fund managers, and we look forward to seeing the impact that the 2023 Fellowship cohort will have on the worlds of venture capital and private equity in the years to come."

Black Led Research Firm Awarded $3M Grant Through Biden-Harris Administration Initiative

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Tuesday, March 14, 2023

SEATTLE, March 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Black Brilliance Research (BBR) is thrilled to announce that it has been awarded an Internet for All Grant from the National Telecommunications and Information Administration.

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  • SEATTLE, March 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Black Brilliance Research (BBR) is thrilled to announce that it has been awarded an Internet for All Grant from the National Telecommunications and Information Administration.
  • BBR won the grant in partnership with the University of Washington Tacoma (UWT) for the Connect Across Tacoma project.
  • Black Brilliance Research intentionally amplifies the power of lived experience to create a world where everyone can thrive.
  • For more information about Black Brilliance Research and its work to promote digital equity and inclusion, visit https://www.blackbrillianceresearch.com/home .

THE LATINX HOUSE ANNOUNCES A LATINX-LEADER PACKED AGENDA OF PANELS, SPEAKERS, AND EVENTS FOR ITS INAUGURAL RAIZADO FESTIVAL

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Tuesday, August 30, 2022

ASPEN, Colo., Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Raizado, The Latinx House Festival announced today its official programming lineup for the inaugural event taking place in Aspen, Colorado, August 30-September 1, 2022. Festival organizers, alongside its local Host Committee and National Advisory Committee of celebrity and philanthropy leaders, have developed a program that highlights the power, culture, and truth of the Latinx community within the United States and beyond. Highlights include flash talks, panels, intimate lounges, art exhibitions, live music, a late-night party at the Hotel Jerome, film screenings, and more, that uplift some of the biggest names and up-and-coming voices in the Latinx community.

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  • ASPEN, Colo., Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Raizado , The Latinx House Festival announced today its official programming lineup for the inaugural event taking place in Aspen, Colorado, August 30-September 1, 2022.
  • "We are overjoyed by the incredible individuals who have raised their hand to be part of this inaugural Raizado, The Latinx House Festival.
  • The Latinx House has built a vision for the Festival to create a clear and robust place to celebrate and contemplate Latinx politics, arts, and culture.
  • The Latinx House is a non-profit organization that brings together the Latinx community and its allies to discuss pressing societal issues and celebrate Latinx contributions to society.

Julián Castro and Megan Ming Francis Join Marguerite Casey Foundation Board of Directors

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Tuesday, May 24, 2022

Today, Marguerite Casey Foundation (MCF) announced that Julin Castro, former United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the youngest mayor of San Antonio, and Dr. Megan Ming Francis, associate professor of Political Science at the University of Washington and former Marguerite Casey Foundation Freedom Scholar, will join the board of directors.

Key Points: 
  • Today, Marguerite Casey Foundation (MCF) announced that Julin Castro, former United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the youngest mayor of San Antonio, and Dr. Megan Ming Francis, associate professor of Political Science at the University of Washington and former Marguerite Casey Foundation Freedom Scholar, will join the board of directors.
  • Dr. Francis will start her tenure in January of 2023, as Melody Barnes, the current board chair, finishes her term.
  • Castro and Dr. Francis join existing board members Stacey Abrams, Chad Boettcher, Ellis Carr, Janeen Comenote, Marisa Franco, Ian Fuller, Dr. Rami Nashashibi, Rashad Robinson, Zeke Smith, and Dr. Jack Thomas.
  • Marguerite Casey Foundations board of directors will continue to take bold action and think creatively about the role foundations can play to advance a racially just democracy and economy.

Canary Raises $1.5M in Pre-Seed led by Capital One Ventures to Reinvent How Individuals Can Access Emergency Funds At Work

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Tuesday, January 11, 2022

Over half of Americans experience a financial shock each year -- even in a "normal" (i.e., non-pandemic) year -- and over half of those households are still rebounding from the results of that shock a year later, according to Pew Charitable Trust. Meanwhile, financial stress is a major problem for employers, causing productivity losses of hundreds of millions of dollars each year. People often want to help each other in times of crisis, but managing emergency payments is administratively cumbersome and expensive.

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  • Meanwhile, financial stress is a major problem for employers, causing productivity losses of hundreds of millions of dollars each year.
  • People often want to help each other in times of crisis, but managing emergency payments is administratively cumbersome and expensive.
  • Employers of choice prioritize solutions like Canary's," says Canary CEO and co-founder, Rachel Schneider.
  • "Canary fills a critical gap in an employer's toolset when it comes to helping employees lead better financial lives.

Former Georgia House of Representatives Minority Leader Stacey Abrams Added to TriNet PeopleForce Roster of Esteemed Speakers

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Tuesday, August 17, 2021

In 2018, Abrams became the first Black woman in the U.S. to receive the gubernatorial nomination from a major political party.

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  • In 2018, Abrams became the first Black woman in the U.S. to receive the gubernatorial nomination from a major political party.
  • She served in the Georgia House of Representatives from 2007 to 2017, and was minority leader from 2011 to 2017.
  • After 11 years in the Georgia House of Representatives, Abrams became the 2018 Democratic nominee for Governor of Georgia in what was one of the most watched and closest elections of the year.
  • Occurring September 13-16, TriNet PeopleForce is a one-of-a-kind event taking place both virtually and in-person from New York City.

Ford Foundation Commits $75 Million In New Funding To The US South

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Monday, June 28, 2021

NEW YORK, June 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Today, the Ford Foundation announced an additional $75 million commitment to nonprofit and advocacy organizations across the US South.

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  • NEW YORK, June 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Today, the Ford Foundation announced an additional $75 million commitment to nonprofit and advocacy organizations across the US South.
  • Through this investment, Ford will significantly strengthen and expand its grantmaking to institutions across the region, bringing the foundation's total giving in the US South to over $175 million since 2016.
  • Additional funds will reach the Deep and Rural South through grantmaking to organizations working in cities and states across the region.
  • With headquarters in New York, the foundation has offices in Latin America, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia.

Marguerite Casey Foundation Announces Addition of Seven New Board Members

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Monday, May 3, 2021

b'SEATTLE, May 3, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Today, Marguerite Casey Foundation is excited to announce the addition of seven new board members.

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  • b'SEATTLE, May 3, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Today, Marguerite Casey Foundation is excited to announce the addition of seven new board members.
  • "Rebuilding the Marguerite Casey Foundation board is an emphatic response to that mandate.
  • "\nThese seven individuals are filling board vacancies due to board term-limit expiration and will be joining existing board members Rami Nashashibi, Angela Diaz, Melody Barnes, Jack Thomas, and Chad Boettcher.\n"I\'m excited to serve on Marguerite Casey Foundation\'s board.
  • Marguerite Casey Foundation believes people should be more than just represented in our democracy and economytheir representation must include the ability to shape the forces that affect their lives.\n'